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Cheap flights from Malaysia to Cairns from $391

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — CNS
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Malaysia to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Malaysia to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 July 2026.

Mon 31/816:30
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/906:45
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$989
Sun 16/812:50
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop14h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/819:00
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7$1,009
Fri 4/907:10
KUL
-
CNS
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/919:10
CNS
-
KUL
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7$1,020
Sat 15/820:45
KUL
-
CNS
2 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 22/806:45
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,123
Mon 27/709:15
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/806:45
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$1,129
Mon 3/817:50
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/819:15
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$1,132
Sat 24/1009:30
PEN
-
CNS
1 stop29h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 28/1018:20
CNS
-
PEN
1 stop16h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 19/7$1,542
Sat 24/1016:25
PEN
-
CNS
2 stops40h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 28/1011:35
CNS
-
PEN
2 stops57h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 19/7$1,823
Wed 9/905:50
PEN
-
CNS
2 stops30h 50m
Qantas Airways
Sun 13/907:00
CNS
-
PEN
2 stops28h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,982
Wed 9/921:25
PEN
-
CNS
2 stops16h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 13/918:15
CNS
-
PEN
1 stop17h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 16/7$2,054

Find flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Malaysia to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 21 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$989

One-way from

$391
31/8-7/9
  • 31/8-7/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 00m total
  • Malaysia to Cairns
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19/9
  • 19/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 20m total
  • Malaysia to Cairns
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Cheapest return flight

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 31/8

08:30-19:30

2 stops33h 00m

Cairns

Mon 7/9

06:45-10:35

2 stops29h 50m

$1,044

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 4/9

19:55-18:25

1 stop20h 30m

Cairns

Fri 11/9

19:10-15:40

1 stop22h 30m

$1,080

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 16/8

12:50-05:30

1 stop14h 40m

Cairns

Sun 23/8

19:00-15:00

3 stops22h 00m

$1,094

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 15/8

20:45-05:30

2 stops30h 45m

Cairns

Sat 22/8

06:45-21:45

2 stops17h 00m

$1,123

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 3/8

09:15-11:10

2 stops23h 55m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

10:30-10:20

2 stops25h 50m

$1,250

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 3/9

20:30-22:20

1 stop23h 50m

Cairns

Mon 7/9

07:00-20:10

1 stop15h 10m

$1,324
Fastest return journey

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 20/12

19:50-10:15

1 stop12h 25m

Cairns

Thu 31/12

09:45-01:00

2 stops17h 15m

$1,347

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Sat 24/10

09:30-17:20

1 stop29h 50m

Cairns

Wed 28/10

18:20-08:30

1 stop16h 10m

$1,542

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Sat 24/10

16:25-11:05

2 stops40h 40m

Cairns

Wed 28/10

11:35-19:05

2 stops57h 30m

$1,823

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Wed 9/9

05:50-14:40

2 stops30h 50m

Cairns

Sun 13/9

07:00-09:05

2 stops28h 05m

$1,982

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Malaysia to Cairns

How often are flights from Malaysia to Cairns delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Malaysia and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 133 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Malaysia to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Malaysia to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, Juneyao Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Malaysia to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Malaysia?

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from Malaysia.

  • How long is the flight from Malaysia to Cairns?

    Airlines like Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific fly from Malaysia to Cairns in about 29h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 50m. The distance from Malaysia to Cairns is about 5568 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Malaysia to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Malaysia to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Malaysia to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Malaysia to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Malaysia to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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